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A reminder from John Ruskin, . . .
“There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest numbers of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest, who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.”
From “Unto this Last”, 1860.
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Another Colonoscopy post . . .
The current upshot of my “Colonoscopy posts is that my on line pre-assessment questionnaire disappeared into cyber space and has never been heard of since. But we did get an appointment by phone from the DGRI to go an see … Continue reading
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Anecdote . . .
On the 6th February 1952 we were gathered together – presumably at break time – in Room 17, the Science VIth Form Room at Sutton County Grammar School. We had a small radio, a one valve set I think, built … Continue reading
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83 YEARS AGO . . .
We sat at home knowing that the Prime Minister was going to broadcast at 11.00 am. We put the wireless on . . . “I am speaking to you from the cabinet room at 10 Downing Street. This morning the … Continue reading
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